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Ōzu Castle
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Ōzu-shi, Ehime Prefecture · Important Cultural Property

Ōzu Castle

Ōzu Castle (大洲城, Ōzu-jō), also known as Jizōgatake Castle (地蔵ヶ嶽城, Jizō-ga-take-jō), is a castle located in Ōzu, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The earliest recorded defensive structures date back to the beginning of the 14th century and were supposedly built by Utsunomiya Toyofusa.

From the Wikipedia article “Ōzu Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Ōzu Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationŌzu-shi, Ehime Prefecture
Nearest stationIyo-Ōzu Station, 1.1 km (straight line)
TypeImportant Cultural Property
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 41 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Ōzu Castle?
Iyo-Ōzu Station. It is 1.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Ōzu Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Important Cultural Property.

Nearby

Garyū Sansō
Garyū Sansō
0.9 km away · Ōzu-shi
Uchiko-za
Uchiko-za
11.1 km away · Uchiko-chō
Ikazaki Kite Museum
Ikazaki Kite Museum
11.2 km away · Uchiko-chō
Uchiko History & Folklore Museum
Uchiko History & Folklore Museum
11.4 km away · Uchiko-chō
Yōkaichi-Gokoku
Yōkaichi-Gokoku
11.6 km away · Uchiko-chō
Japanese Wax Museum & Kamihaga Residence
Japanese Wax Museum & Kamihaga Residence
11.7 km away · Uchiko-chō

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Garyū Sansō: yano@mama.akari.ne.j… (CC BY-SA 3.0), Uchiko-za: Tzu-hsun, Hsu (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ikazaki Kite Museum: At by At (CC0), Uchiko History & Folklore Museum: Ippukucho (CC BY 3.0), Yōkaichi-Gokoku: katorisi (CC BY-SA 3.0), Japanese Wax Museum & Kamihaga Residence: Suikotei (CC BY-SA 4.0)